If your Epson TX109 suddenly refuses to print and shows a maintenance warning, it is often caused by the waste ink (ink pad) counter threshold.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson TX109 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson TX109 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson TX109 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Reset Epson TX109 Waste Ink Counter in 3 Steps

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson TX109 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Open Wic Reset Connect with admin privileges and verify device recognition for Epson TX109.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson TX109 to finalize.

Most Epson TX109 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

Common Fixes

• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.
• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Try another USB cable (some cables are charge-only).
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.